Seven of Swords
The Seven of Swords embodies the trickster archetype, represented by the coyote who symbolizes deceit ranging from small pranks to terrible scandals. It highlights cleverness used for strategy, cunning, thievery, and manipulation, often for personal gain. The card warns that such schemes frequently backfire, with the trickster becoming the victim of his own plans and having to pay dearly. Reversed, it points to conscience, confession, being outsmarted, or otherwise getting caught and exposed for deception.
Keywords
Character
COYOTE
Origin
Pacific Northwest, Salish Legend
Description
The Seven of Swords is a trickster, and the coyote represents deceit in all forms—from small pranks to terrible scandals. He is clever and manipulative, but more often than not, he is caught by his own schemes and has to pay dearly for them.
Upright
Strategy, cunning, thievery, cheating, manipulation
Reverse
Conscience, confession, getting caught, outsmarted, deception
Visual Description
A gray wolf skulks across a rocky clearing clutching two dagger-like blades in its jaws while several more knives lie scattered on the ground behind it. Tall pine trees and distant mountains rise under a blue sky, and a curl of white smoke or mist winds upward near a weathered rock formation. Decorative knotwork frames the card corners and the title 'Seven of Swords' is written at the bottom; an artist signature appears near the lower right. The scene emphasizes stealth and movement as the wolf glances back over its shoulder while carrying its spoils.
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